ENAMELING
FIRE MEETS PRECISION
Enameling is one of the rarest and most demanding dial-making arts in haute horlogerie — and at Chronoswiss, we embrace the challenge. Dating back to the 18th century and once reserved for emperors and royal commissions, this centuries-old technique lives on in our Lucerne atelier. Using finely ground glass powder, hand-milled to perfection, our artisans apply and fire multiple layers of enamel onto engraved dials.
HOW IS AN
ENAMEL DIAL CREATED?
Creating a true enamel dial is a meticulous, multi-stage process requiring patience and precision. Finely ground glass powder is hand-applied in delicate layers onto a solid base of fine metal, each fired at 750°C to 900°C - sometimes up to 7 times.
Between firings, the surface is leveled and refined by hand to ensure perfect smoothness. Polishing completes the process, revealing the dial’s brilliance and depth. The result: A wearable work of art.
THE PROCESS IS
UNFORGIVING
Enameling allows no margin for error. A dust particle, moisture, or uneven heat can ruin hours - even days - of work. If one layer cracks or discolors, the process starts from scratch.
This is why the craft has nearly disappeared from modern watchmaking. Yet nothing matches enamel’s glass-like finish, luminous depth, and timeless resilience. UV-resistant and unfading, our enamel dials retain their brilliance for centuries.
Our enameling work is done entirely in-house, combining the precision of guilloché engraving with the luminous depth of fire-fused glass. The result is a dial that glows softly, lasts forever, and transforms every watch into a wearable piece of art.
WHAT MAKES
ENAMEL RARE?
True enamel work takes years to master - with no shortcuts, no automation, and no formal schools. This rare craft is passed down from master to apprentice, one generation at a time.
At Chronoswiss, each enamel dial is handcrafted in our Lucerne atelier, shaped by fire, patience, and precision. That’s what makes it rare - and why we’re proud to keep it alive.
ENAMEL
QUICK FACTS
- Crafted from finely ground glass, fired at 750°C to 900°C
- Each layer builds lasting color, depth, and brilliance
- Fully handcrafted in the Chronoswiss Atelier
- Paired with hand guilloché for extraordinary dial artistry
- Among the rarest and most enduring crafts in watchmaking
